Andrew John Becker Helped Identify Stem Cells
His work also enabled researchers to identify, map and sequence genes
Department of Medical Genetics and Microbiology
Of Mice and Men
U of T team finds that few protein-coding genes remain to be discovered, but a single gene can spawn thousands of different proteins
Lines of Defence
Embryonic stem cell lines will give scientists new potential for curing diseases
Seeing Anew
Retinal stem cells can be transplanted in mice and chicks, researchers find
Hope for Diabetics
Researchers discover potential stem cells in the pancreas
What the Worm Remembers
Environmental signals can facilitate or inhibit ability to recall a memory, study finds